TY 2022 Form 990EZ

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C Name of organization
NW High Performance
Enterprise Consortium

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)PO Box 4184
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Tualatin, OR97062

D Employer identification number

68-0510491

E Telephone number

(503) 776-0777

F Group Exemption
Number bullet

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? To provide a forum for education and the exchange of information regarding continuous improvement of practices and processes of enterprises in the pacific northwest region of the United States.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 3H Series - This five part series was held one day per month from September through December. This series was led by a local facilitator, Kari Penca. 41 individuals from the membership attended. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a	25,465
29 General Training Sessions: The bulk of our program offerings include our standard training classes that are focused on increasing capability in lean thinking and applying lean concepts. Classes held: 9. Attendees from membership: 205. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a	5,900
30 Leadership Sessions - One executive leadership session was held - Leading with Grit & Grace with Ashleigh Walters. 43 individuals attended from 16 companies. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a	1,000
Member Best Practice Sharing: Our peer-to-peer best practice sharing sessions were a popular way for our members to gather, share success stories and help each other address challenges. These included virtual special interest groups (SIG's), webinars and workshops. 381 individuals attended the webinars and member-led workshops. 50 members attended our four book studies. 96 members gathered for the equivalent of 261 hours in SIG's. 99 member attended tours (virtual and in person). (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32	32,365

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)
Theresa Mills President	3.00	0
Traci Rieckmann Director	1.00	0
Cody Stavig VP Finance	2.00	0
Jennifer Ayers Executive Dir.	40.00	106,563
Rick Alvarado Director	1.00	0
Frank Twardoch Director	1.00	0
Kush Pathak Director	1.00	0
Lia Mills Director	1.00	0

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Expenses.1001	Advertising and Promotion $88
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $810
Other Expenses.1005	Travel $147
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $2427
Other Expenses.1	Hosting Speaker Expenses $26939
Other Expenses.2	Catering/Food $4286
Other Expenses.3	Employee Benefits $2030
Other Expenses.4	Dues, Fees & Subscriptions $1326
Other Expenses.5	Board Meeting Expense $842
Other Expenses.6	Continuing Education $746
Other Expenses.7	Mileage Expenses $529
Other Expenses.8	Payroll Fees $486
Other Expenses.9	Class Supplies $295
Other Expenses.10	Workers Compensation Insurance $183
Other Expenses.11	Employee Benefits Fee $180
Other Expenses.12	Office Supplies $160
Other Expenses.13	Cell Phone $150
Other Expenses.14	Merchant Fees $2
Total Liabilities.1001	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $238 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $1145

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $88

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $810

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $147

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $2427

Other Expenses.1

Hosting Speaker Expenses $26939

Other Expenses.2

Catering/Food $4286

Other Expenses.3

Employee Benefits $2030

Other Expenses.4

Dues, Fees & Subscriptions $1326

Other Expenses.5

Board Meeting Expense $842

Other Expenses.6

Continuing Education $746

Other Expenses.7

Mileage Expenses $529

Other Expenses.8

Payroll Fees $486

Other Expenses.9

Class Supplies $295

Other Expenses.10

Workers Compensation Insurance $183

Other Expenses.11

Employee Benefits Fee $180

Other Expenses.12

Office Supplies $160

Other Expenses.13

Cell Phone $150

Other Expenses.14

Merchant Fees $2

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $238 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $1145

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2	192,975
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3
4	Investment income ....................................	4	1,755
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .......	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b	0
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	0
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	194,730

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	18,771
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) .................	19	211,141
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	229,912

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Software Version:	2022v5.0

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.	(e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
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10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12	125,906
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	8,427
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	41,626
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	175,959

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................	Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2018	(b) 2019	(c) 2020	(d) 2021	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures